So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have been premed students. With the numerous personal and professional advantages an in-depth research experience can provide, and how a successful ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and brightest medical students to all corners of the country taking aim at the next step in their training – residency. ... Read more
Myers Hurt
Updated June 26, 2022 by Myers Hurt
Author’s Note: It is widely believed (and for good reason) that undergraduate research positions are highly competitive. This belief leads to the misconception that obtaining any research position is the goal.My experience with undergraduate research position applicants has taught me ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class exams, and national board exams. Without a doubt, it is an exciting transition. It is a key stage in the ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
Letters of evaluation are a vital component of the medical school application process. Since many applicants have high levels of academic achievement and robust extracurricular experiences, it is important for students to obtain outstanding letters ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, charismatic personal statement; you showcased your accomplishments and drive to succeed in your activities section; and you demonstrated the endorsement ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
The interview is one of the most important steps in the medical school application process. It’s your chance to get to know the medical school in person while demonstrating good communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
If you’re interested in a career in medicine, one of the most important and helpful people will be your college’s pre-health advisor. There’s a lot of planning and preparation to do before you’ll be ready ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 16, 2022 by AAMC Staff
The personal statement is, for many, one of the most dreaded aspects of the medical school application. It can be quite intimidating to be given a blank space so large, with the expectation that you ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
For some undergrads, this summer will be spent lounging on the beach reading and hanging out with friends. Days will be spent blissfully sleeping until a parent annoyingly insists that it’s time to get up ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Paris Grey
Unlike other graduate school admissions processes, where there is typically only one round of applications, medical schools often have a primary application and a secondary application. The secondary application generally involves one or more essay ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to professional growth in several ways. Students will become more culturally aware, which will bolster their ability to work with and ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are begun with the intent not to get a job, but to continue schooling beyond college. Central to the many decisions ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Retaking the MCAT requires a different approach to prep than your first time around. Because you already know your strengths and weaknesses, your study sessions should be more efficient than those during your initial MCAT ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Applying to professional school can be one of the most daunting challenges of a student’s career. The pharmacy admissions process is no exception, and students may find it overwhelming at times. The Student Doctor Network ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 27, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
By Travis Barr, DDS This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared in December 2014 issue of ASDA News. For me, the road to dentistry has been more ... Read more
Travis Barr
Updated June 27, 2022 by Travis Barr
I am a reapplicant. Those are four words that every reapplicant shies away from and for understandable reasons, having been one myself. Those words are full of fear, self-doubt, and perhaps some shame. And that’s ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test anxiety as a result of the MCAT’s role in the medical school admissions process. If this scenario describes you, here ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney